Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 7, Number 26, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 23 December 1876 — Page 8

•/THE MAIL

& A FOR THE PEOPI.F.

Personal.

DrTboaipeon baa been qu'teaick, bat to up again. Mr. Richard Garleton hw returned to |b city for the holidays.

Mian Jo«i* Cluster baa taken a clerk ship in tbe Collector's offloe. Mr. J. R. Krster has opened a law •fflon opposite tbe PostoAce.

Ex-Councilman Roderus to conflced lo his bed by a aevero illness. D. C. Greiner is visiting bis mother, Who inqoite sick, at Quincy, Ohio.

Messrs. W. H. Pajge A Co. report an mousually tine holiday trade in pianos. Miss Annie Gfrorcri* in EvausvilltTfsitiug tbe family of tbe Rev. Mr. Tal tot. in

Mrs. Josb liasrefurned from a vlwt several mouths to Nebraska and Mis •ouri.

Jno. G. Sbryer has come borne again •nd will spend tbe holidays taking in woiee of stock. f'*-% •Mrs. Sarah Carr, mother-in-law Tho*. B. Carr, died last week at Casey Illinois, in bor 70th year.

Miss Alice Lee has accepted a elerk Ship with Hughes A Reed, proprietorsoi be Latest Novelty Store.

Mr. K. L. Norcroas, Manger of tbe ^V*»ru Union teleprsph (lice of tli city, vtaiu St. Louis Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ro3'se, of Lafay «»«-, «r«- iu the city to ppend Cbristma* with the lainily of Auditor Roy so,

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Hf-rald: It is rumoreJ that tbe

Mit«r«r.f the Terr© Haute Journal .» about a make bin but in "Leab. ibe .Forsaken." "J\ JrJim that thorn Is a prospect'of

PVTLING

Mfssrs. Wbittlo and BUBS, the

revivalist*, to take a tilt at Terre Haute before long. Moecker, of the Revenue office, 'bav l.«mi appointed to a gaugership, and

La* fione 041 duty at IIulman A Fair bank* distillery. T\i i*w Magglo Tuell, who has been at

C'l««vi-land, Ohio, boarding school tb vpiist J] v"*» months, will be home this eve uiitR t« speDd tbe holidays. *-J_

Mrs. T. H. Riddle, who lias been quit* Jll lor s- ino time i« improving slowly unci will goon be abln to give personal at ntion to bor business again.

The Choir

Cbristtnas day at St

ffiii j»b« n'a church will he composed ot M*f*ra. AId or and Moore, and tbe Misses .lifcK«»on, Jeffora and Waterman, vy *-k- {. it, *™Mr. J. Burgess Brown, Passengei

Aif tbe popular "Pan HaudlV w\u*' in the city Thursday looking in« tliti Interests of favorite rout

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I East. *:Mr. ThutnnsL. Butler,of ShryerBro*.. left this week to spend the holidays witli his sister, MrJ.8. W. Forrest, in Wash

HiptonVriy. Ho will probably be absent -viral Weeks. f#'r. J. Miller, of the artesian batb^ wh«» bn* een dangerously III for sever al wH'ko is getting better we are glad •I«T and bis entire recovery is ouly a ma irr of time.

TX«'v. S« tl» Wilcox, late pastor of Ply month Unroll in this city, has accepted a call mm a Congregational church at Lincoln, Illinois. Tbe Mail wisheshlm nir\ Impplnetaln Ms new bonis. flienry McPbUllps, of the Western Tfntan telegraph office in this city, ban temporarily exchanged places with an KviuifrviUe friend, IN ordei to

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holitlays with friends in the last anmed city.

Mr. 8.1/»ngd6n, tfoneral managpr ot the Peim Block Coal Company, whose iritni'H »r» cn tbe I. A St. L. railroad, •fxteen and a half miles east of the city, fen* taken up his residence in Tarrc IInute. Ho formerly lived in Pennsylvania.

IVIsrrled: At the residence of Mr. P. Rlppet«e, Kflingham county, Illinois, Deo»tnl)f 20tb, 1875, by Rev. J. E Rip ^etoeof Hagerttown, Illinois, Mr John •roadburnt of Vigo ooonty, Indiana, «nd Miss Kate Rlppetoe of Effingham COuutv, Llinoia.

Ili«k Tleman is the proud possessor of poudrryus aliver watch that was once •the pn p«-rty of DkkSlade, tbe Mon'«ua 'ft(«pesdo who waa banged u«U long -tfnco. The watrh wei«»!« exactly one tjpaund, and tbe wotkaar*^ ery valuable.

Married': Thursday t&ornlnf Viocaanes, Jeut MMOO

AND

Mi»A Miry

ATMs, daughUr of Capk Maaa, of (be h|t«l. Tbe wedding waa a very 'oif. on aooount of daog«rous ill-

of DM|LMRID« grand lather,

BOW

'feifetfth ^-ebtthysar If r. Aba SQIUBMI sajrs that be has ghwn nobody any authority tor making llailaiwMat that ba will decline a restation to the poalUon of anperinteBd«at«f the oKy osmetary. His ttiMdMa w* expire till April and many things •^jr happen that.

Mr. William Palltmler, the wall known of thia dty, baa written a three-act «cama entiUed

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Fttbat of Ms

Cocntry." Itbaa been played toorUmes —In Oiicago—twice hi Snfllah and tarioo iu German kml was ea:b time re«tfred by (be andieuce with gteat eniftnrfaani. Mr. Pelliaaier propoaea to frtag It ott In thia city on Washington* mrtbd*y,&*bra*ry S3, 77. fhnlwflalo whicb Mr. Sam lfeJVnbought last auQimtr of tbe traveling ffn*** menagerie was alaogbtered yea* MUy to furnish fbrth tbe Cbitstcnaa

SANTA CLAUS!

ilUTerre liintti Depositories!

Read Tbla ralma and Yon will Hsew Wist is del and hereto feet It.

Tke Hast iater»a«lair Article fa tie ,, Paper.

There is nothing helps one so much in making appropriate selections of boll day presents aa a carefully prepared liat of such articles aa are for ssle. By studying tbe following, it certain appears that anybody might find just the kind of information desired. It ia not only told what articles may be found hut where to go for them. We com mend it to sli people who believe in tbe a propriste celelirationof Christmas.

ONLY ONE MORE DAY TILL CHRISTMAS! Already tbe sledge ol Santa Claus, ttristlitig with bright things, anda vaiting by his threshold, while Ellin and Prancer toss their white antlers in the frosty air, impatiert to be gone. The juests sre invitrd, tbe musicians are eu ^aged, the garlands are ia place, and •very bountiful suggestion that bospi tality can furnish is whispering sottly in he esn Buy everything lor tbe feaat at Rippetoe's! Gentle reader, have you neard the voice? We trust you have and am happy. It you have not, may Santa Claus be merciful to you as you go at once to Rippetoc and bave a basket filled.

J.e.: ^ATTENTION

Ts called to the extended list of articles Huitable tor holiday presents published another column for the Central Book •Store. There are ten thousand things in a fine etore like the Central which would make exquisite presents. Of course only a small part of thein (an be named in a newspaper advertisement. If you are not yet supplied with everything you want, we urge you to go at once to the Central and you can not go amiss for something appropriate. You can always do better at tbe Central than any where else.

DONT WASTE MONEY

On White Elephant Presents, but select something of practical use. A. G. Austin A Co. show many novelties in cutlery,

Carvers, ivory handled bread knives, pocket knives in morocco ease, ith shell tooth picks and useful tools, knives with views, buttonersand patent nail blades, charm knives in shell and ivory. Also, boot-blacking cases, skates, sleds, wagons and a thousand other bings for both old aijd young. All goods shown freely.

MILLER A COX,

In the city papers, caution our people to bsware of take-ins—such as cost and below cost, closing out regardless af cost, etc. Wha' it cos-ts you is tbe only living object. Goods am cheap this fall and no man, boy or child, should buy a new holiday suit or fine coat and vest or overcoat for father, son or self, until he has seen and examined Miller A Cox's stock and compared their prices, tbey sell goods on tbeir merits and at their sctual value. Remember tbe place—522 Main street, north side, nesr Sixth.

CONFECTIONERY.

Give tbe children Lots of Nice Candies ''•'i and Bonbons. WntTK A MEn riJXNK Y. Tbe finest slock of confectionery and

Bonbons in the city at White fc **jj Mewhlnn^y's. Everything :4 guaranteed fresh and pure. CHOICE FRUIT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Tbe lluest asaortmentof rare and delicious fruit to bo found is now displayed at White Mewhtnney'a. If yoa want fruit and UHtant reasonable price« go to White A Mewhiuney's store, Main street, third door west of Fifth.

YOUR MAGAZINES

Should now be gathered together and taken to Langford's Bindery, corner of Ohio and Fifth street, where for a very small expense tbey will be bound in ueat and durable form.

WHAT TO GIVE

For a good Christmaa Present is a bcttls ofSwhts ApueCurw. It will relievo alt troubles arising from high living. It will give tone to the system. It speaks for

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all over tbo land. What pres

ent can any one appreciate more than good health?

NOW OR NEVER,

That big stock of fine overooata and other f»shionable clothing at Frank A Rothschild's is going off like bot cakes. It could not be otherwise. The goods are first dam snd aro being sold st less than New York cost prices.

IIKRR IS Wli AT YOU WANT. H. 8. Richardson A Go's display of fine Va*es, Toilet Setts, French China, Motto Cups and Sanoers, and small China Toys, far fturpaasNi that of any previous year, and will nrpay you to inspect it before completing your Holiday purchases. ife BUNTIN A ARMSTRONG Have tbeir usual Holiday variety ot choioe and elegant goods. Including Toilet and Fancy articles, small minora in handsome designs, whist and esqd counters, shall and pearl ports moniea and card caaea, perfumery stands, a fall stock of Russia leather goods, some very fine Opera Glasses, and a Una of perfumery and toilet goods at prices aaltad to small pookat books.

ARTICLES FOR CHRISTMAS. A sensible and appropriate promt for a gentleman, a lady, or a Ghild, would he a eomfbrtable pair of over-

Tfeeasctn baftmnd intbsgrcot-

est variety at J. P. To it*, who makes a ot rubber goods sbd sells lham than any bouse In tbe city. Ha baa also an elegant Una of sup Tuft's Shoe

Stars is tbe plaoa.

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY) EVENING MA1IZT

AT JAMES PAXTON'S,

In the Beach Block, will be feutfd a tempting display of articles suited to the Holidays. Hare are guod books In elegant blndinga, a choioe line of fancy stationery in note papers, envelopes, pens, lukstsnds, eta, fine cutlery, pictures, brackets, stereescopea and atereo* people views, checkers, chesa, domlnoee, gameeof all kinds, and many other articles usually fbnnd in a well kept book and a'atlonery bouse.

Pax ton's is the Depository for the Terrs Haute Bible Society. A large stock, In full variety of aisee and binding just in for the Folldavs. These sre Hold at actual cost. Bibles donsted to needy persons.

SMOKERS ARTICLES.

For tbe handsomest line of fancy articles to please smokers—such as elegant meerschaum pipes and cigar-holders (genuine imported goods,) cigsr esses, tobacco boxes and pouches, pocket ma cb-safes, materials for making cigarettes, etc., as well as for the very finest ci&ara and tohaco* at low wholesale

rices—go to tbe man who is known to the best—go to N. KATZENBA H, National House Block, opposite the Postoffice.

ELEGANT SLIPPERS.

N. Boland, the oldeat boot and shoe dealer in tbe city, displays a superb variety of men's velvet slippers, tbo finest things for a Christmas gift, also elegant white kid slippers, choice assortment. A full stofk of Burts well known brand of ladies button and side-lace shoes. A full stock of men's nd boy's wear, and rubbers from infants number five, to men's number twelve. Examine tbe goods in this handsome store before purchasing. LAP ROBES AND HORSE BLANK

ETS.

The handsomest line of these goods to be found in th« cty, is at No. 04 Main street—FroebA Fasig's—and prices are guaranteed

W.E. McGREW A CO.,

At their model drug store, southwest corner of Third and Walnutstreets, have an olegant holiday stock of tsilet articles, perfumeries, etc., and some rare imported cigars. Prescription business a specialty.

YOU CAN BUY BOOTS-

and shoes cheaper at the "Hocsier Store," of D. C. Greiner A Co., than of any other dealers in town. If you don't believe it, put tbe matter to a test. The goods were bought lor net cash at very low figures and will be sold at such bargains as are not picked up every day.

SANTA CLAUS

Ha* certainly established his Headquarters—his depot of supplies—at Scuddcr's this year, if wo may judge by. the piles upon pil^s of elegant and attractivo toys they are constantly opening there, ilow tbe eyes of the children sparklo as they pass bis establishment. Good parents, don't neglect the little ones the coming Christinas and bear in mind that Scudder's stock is now at it's best, and his prices in harmony with the times.

A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS. W. H. Paige A Go. aro supplied with a full and complete stock of musical instruments and musical merchandise'. They have all the latest sheet music, a superior line of strings, instruction books of every description, and tbe unequalled Chickering Pianos. It is now acknowledged by candid dealers everywhere that the Chickering Upright piano is tbe finest instrument for family use, made in the world. Messrs. Paige A Co. are sole agents for its sale in Terra Haute. They are also agents,, IPT.^e Mason A Hamlin organs. jUI,

LETUSLUNCH

At White A Mewhlnney's, where they keep the very best of Java coffee, at 5 cents a cup and all othei things in proportion. A splendid lunch there will not co»t more than 15 or 20 cents.

WE DONT CLAIM TO BE GIVING GOODS AWAY, BUT WE DO SELL CHEAP. WHICH CANNOT BE CONTRA DICTEDJPOJTOLARCENTSTORE

SIGN OF THE BIG STOCKING.

A. llobpri \s Kwnfy Bazar, near Seventh on Main, presents unusual attraction# this season. Everything on sale is good for a lirisimas gift, and so cheap. Ladies' Plaid Tollars, ihree for rent*. Silk Fringe Tf a, at only 25 rents. Do not. f.iil to se«'the fresh, beantiful goods. He it 1 save selections for until Christmas.

GOLD WATCH^ AND CHAINS. New styles bought for cash, and much sheaper than are sold by any other establishment in the country, at S. R. FREEMAN, north aide, opposite the National Hotel.

you want to buy a

cut out this advertisement, and bring it to HERZ'. He will allow you

NOVELTIES.

In silver ware, suitable for bridal presents. Lower than you can buy any where else at 8. R. FREEMAN'S,

North ride of Main opposite National Hotel.

Second Hand Stoves trken in exchange for New Ones, at

FISHER'S.

HATS, CAPS, ANDQLOVES. The Isrgvst stock, the most stylish goods, and the lowest pr'cea, can always be found at J. H. Sykes* well known bat store.

NEW YEAR'S CARDS.

A nice stock of tbe newest and hand sorriest New Year's cards, in great vsri ety snd style can be found at Wlgiey's, No. 15 south 5th street Call early and get tbe first choice.

—We have the largest and most desirable stock of Boots snd Shoes in tbe city, offer extra low prices ou rubber goods.

Men's Arctics, 11.75. Women's Arctics, $1.35. Plain Rubbers, 50 cts. Misses' Alakas, 65 fits.

Rubbers, 40 cts.

These are all new good*. D. GREINER A COi

PERA HOUfE

ONE NIGHT OXLT. TltnriMtajr. D«-«emh«r 3S THE W0N0ER OF THE WORLD SR. O N O S O N The Orea'est Natural f?enias.and most TulfBted

Comedian upon the fare of Iherlobe The only fttar IM (he Prvrnnlra That can write hU own olavs, co'nmfe his own Mvsic, write bl» own SONGS a»d DASCSS, and rj.AY ON EVERY

MUSICAL

lNSTKSMKNT th&t ever

was invented. a general ihtnis "Stars" either pleaso or de Ighi MR. THOMPSON 'astoni»he«." He wlJl appear, supported by his o*ni eompanv, and iu bin own OriRim I Play, entitled "91

OA EN, the Olit ri»lhe« Man. A drama in 8 Acts, Scene* and 15 TnMeanx in which he will appear In Songs, Pancwt and Solos, (all oritcinal) and his ara -ter "Moa s" vhi is the most realistic pwoiHll ever presented on any stage

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exception.)

Popular prices of Admission—25, 5*?, 7.V Reserved seats c*n be ier ured 6 dara in ad vance at Barton A Hamilton's book store witb oat xtra ch«nre.

HUftAES & REED. Splendid Success of our Low Prices, and fresh useful

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Notions for Holidays

STORE CROWDED with customers daily!

New Cloaks

Arriving at prices below the cost th commission V- houses.

Also a full hew stock of Zephyrs. Good Linen Hand kerchiefs at 50c. a dozen.

We continue for the Holidays to give six spools of Clarks, the best Thread made for 25c. Price our Hosiery and Kid Gloves.

HUOnES

Wabash Iron Company,

50 cents for it!

as {part payment for the Cloak, and nesides will sell you a Cloak regardless of cost. Make use of the opportunity.

HERZ IS THE PLACE!

IT 18 PERFECTLY A8T0UNDINl

In this enlighted age, that so many will suffer with Rough Skin, Chapped Face, Lips and Hands, when the righteous use of^ —V'' r, 'I-'

OIL OF ARNICA

Brings joy unspeakable. Try a Twenty-five cent Bottl# and be convinced. Prepared by GULICK^ BERRY,

TKRRE AUTE, IND., Dec. 20lh, 1H7(J.

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ANNUAL VtKETINO of tlicrtock holders ol IliU ompuny will b- held at their .ice. in the City of Tcrre Haiito. on Wednesday, January lOtli, 1877, bftwwn Ihe lionrs of 2 and 4oVloclt. p. for the purpone of clectinicm*vcn direcors, lo serve ihe ensuing y«*arand Joirenaactany other baalnesa that may come before thcin.

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J. P. CRA W'FOKD, Bec'y. OFFICE OF

V^igo Iron Company,

TERRE If AUTE, IND., Dec.2IJth^ 1K70.

THE

ANNUAL MKfTlNO of the stock holtlers of this Company will be ld at their offlc Jn ihe Hy of Terre Haute, on Wodneiwiny, January 10th, 1K77, lietwwn ihe bourn of lo'aiul l.ciVlock, a. m^ for tb» pur po»e of electing a«»v dlr«-clon» to aervv ihe enaning ear and io tranaactany oihcr buii oeaa that may cimc before tlicm.

A. J. KORD,Hec'y.

DRUGGISTS.

•SiftSi i' I! '.i

& REED,

515 Main Street.

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FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Useful and Elegant Presents I

HANDSOME & COMFORTABLE BEAVER And SEALSKIN CLOAKS, At Greatly Reduced Prices. RICH PAISLEY AND BEAVER SHAWL&

Serviceable Table Cloths, Napkins and Towels, HANDSOME GROSGRAIN DI^SS SILK$ Magnificent Line of

BLACK AND COLORED CASHMERES. All at Greatly Reduced Pi'ices, also I HANDKERCBIEFS, TIES, HOSIERY, &0.,-

In E a

In close Times like these it behooves everyone to buy Holiday Presents that are useful as well as ornamental We have made special arrangements to supply such articles at reduced prices. S

FELSENHELD & JAUKIET,

JUST RECEIVED

ANOTHER LARGE LOT OF

FOR IMIiEILT &c BOYS. Which he bought at such low figures that we art! able to sell them at ten to fifteen per cent less than^ any other house in thecity.

We invite everybody to call and examine Stock and Prices before buying anywhere else. Splendid OVERCOATS from #3.00 to $10.00.: Very fine All-Wool Beaver, Kersey and Chinchilla! Overcoats from $10.00 to $20,00.^ $

L. GOODMAN Jr., & CO..

Opera House Block, and 328 Main, between 3rd an# 4 S re

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IS the place where ltare Bargains are Offered Useful Gifts for the coining Holidays.....

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The Matchless Knabe,!:f Steck, $ "r

Burdetti Taylor & Farley, v/* And the Cleveland Organ Co.

AU kinds efMatter Mmlcal KntraaMls «ai Bfrt* "tfi

POBTl'OUOS. all wool Haad £ailiroldertc4IPIaao •mill Btwla. Aaaaaorfakcnt to •Ami to aelec£ irhlth NEVEB HAD A RIVAL la this cftly. '•w .•»

SPECIAL NOTICE.

DtntiMn Inquiring for Khmer'* If uric Hooae, or Moalo Palace, an frequently informed op town twit "be keep* way down town." Partly thji .to tnie. Hla nd psople ai not op tbe "down town** Lew Price Music House.

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Lindeman's Patent Cycloid,

Alao m«dlnfn prlc«i Piano* of aeveml makera of bigb reputation,

are not slow in finding out that It pay» to

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